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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7

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Overview
ReleasedApril 2016April 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution18.2 MP5.1 MP
Largest image4896 × 36722592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320064–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor dimension1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and square stills plus Sweep Panorama; no RAWJPEG Fine or Standard; native 2592 × 1944 or 2592 × 1728 in 3:2 mode; no RAW recording
ISO detailSingle-frame ISO 80–3200; Multi Frame Noise Reduction offers ISO 6400 and 12800 using combined exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Processor with RAW-stage noise reduction; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/3.5–4.4
Optical zoom30×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.1–123 mm, 11 elements in 10 groups including five aspherical elements; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephotoInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original Japanese maker table, rounded to 6.3–19.0 on UK support
AutofocusContrast autofocus with wide, centre, flexible spot and expanded flexible spot areas; AF-S, with AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes only; no manual focus or lens control ringFive-point AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
ShutterMechanical shutter; Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000 second, aperture-priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/2000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/2000Automatic 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution fps in High or 2 fps in Low; both limited to ten photographs per sequenceUp to nine native 5 MP frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA frames is a separate mode; original Japanese burst row misprints height as 1920 while its native image-size table gives 1944
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction–
FlashBuilt-in manually raised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephotoBuilt-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.1–2.6 m wide or 0.5–2.1 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M and Memory Recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAutomatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scenes; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpness; no manual aperture or shutter control
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailXAVC S Full HD at 60p, 30p or 24p, 50 Mbps; AVCHD Full HD at 60p, 60i or 24p; PAL-region rates differ. Optical zoom during filming; XAVC S requires compatible Class 10 or faster SDXC mediaMPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
AudioStereo microphone and mono playback speaker; XAVC S Linear PCM, AVCHD Dolby Digital or MP4 AAC stereo–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600230,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detail3.0-type 4:3 TFT LCD, 921600 dots; tilts up 180 degrees without touch control. US specification also gives diagonal as 2.95 inches2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD with 230,000 dots, anti-reflection coating and protective polycarbonate panel; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and 0.50× equivalent magnification; dioptre adjustment −4 to +3–
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs150 photographs
Body weight–114 g
Release detailSony Canada’s 8 March 2016 announcement states availability in April 2016; month precision retainedOriginal Japanese launch sheet gives 15 April 2005 first sale
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC including UHS-I. Micro formats require adaptersMemory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adaptor
PortsMicro HDMI and Multi/Micro USB with USB 2.0Supplied interface adaptor provides USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; PictBridge direct printing
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and NFC Type 3 for sharing and remote control; no GPS receiver–
Battery life detailNP-BX1; CIPA claim approximately 390 photographs with LCD or 360 with viewfinderNP-FE1 InfoLithium E battery; original Japanese maker and current UK support CIPA claim 150 photographs or 75 minutes
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and USB external power with battery insertedSupplied BC-CS3 external battery charger
Dimensions102 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA91.7 × 60.2 × 14.7 mm (width × height × maximum depth); thinnest body section 9.8 mm
Weight detailSony US specifies body-only weight as 7.69 oz; operating manual gives approximately 245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick. Loaded weight is not body weightApproximately 114 g camera only; 136 g shooting weight in original maker table
Materials–Stainless-steel body with sliding lens cover; included stand provides tripod screw attachment
ColoursBlackSilver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BX1, AC adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; adapter model varies regionallyNP-FE1 battery, BC-CS3 charger, AV cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adaptor, stand, interface adaptor, neck strap and software CD

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